Learn Chess: A Complete Course provides everything you need to know to get started in chess. The first part is devoted to first principles, explaining the rules and basic strategies, whilst the second develops a thorough understanding of the various winning methods, and includes a systematic study of openings, an introduction to attacking techniques, and a guide to fundamental endgame themes.
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December 09, 2006: This is a very clearly written and well organized introduction to both the basic rules and all aspects of chess strategy. Plenty of material is provided! Probably not a better introductory book around for an adult reader (it's intended audience).
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July 29, 2000: this is a great book the best part is the exercises and it has two volumes in one book sort of like levels of rating.